Cameroon

Germany colonize Cameroon

Jul 5, 1884

Before being colonized, Cameroon was a territory populated by a variety peoples polities. When Germany colonized Cameroon it was called Kamerun. It's first capital was Buea, later it became Yaoundé.

Cameroon was split into two territories

Jan 1, 1916

German forces were defeated by France and Great Britain.

Areas ruled by France were freed from colonialism

Jan 1, 1960

Areas ruled by Great Britain were freed from colonialism

Oct 1, 1961

Cameroon Constitution created

Jun 2, 1972

Democracy in Cameroon

Oct 13, 2009

Cameroon's government is like most other countries on their struggle to develop a democratic government.

Cholera Epidemic

Apr 1, 2010

Cholera epidemic claims over 550 lives.